Prickly Pear 'Blind' The Celtic Farm well-drained soils but tolerates clay

well-drained soils but tolerates clay and dry soils and is even drought tolerant once established

Hardy in winter down to USDA Zone 6

and is believed to be a hybrid between Muhlenbergia capillaris (better known as Muhly grass) and Muhlenbergia linheimeri (commonly called Lindheimer's Muhly)

This wonderful plant also bears fleshy berries that start off red when ripe and turn black upon maturity

Gardeners love this plant for its stunning flowers and lush foliage

Prickly Pear 'Blind' The Celtic Farm well-drained soils but tolerates clayOpuntia rufida The Blind Prickly Pear is a delightful, large shrub or tree like plant with lovely blue green pads that grow in several branches and often feature a charming trunk. While it has no spines, its joints are adorned with many evenly spaced areoles, each sporting a variety of tiny reddish glochids. In the spring to early summer, you'll be greeted by stunning pale yellow flowers that gradually shift to a warm golden yellow or orange as they